Expert Endometriosis Care with Dr.

Jade Acton

Clinical Advisory Board Lead

MBBS, FRANZCOG, GDipSurgEd, AGES Accredited Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeon. Specialist in endometriosis and laparoscopic surgery.

Dr Acton is an AGES trained gynaecological surgeon with a special interest in endometriosis. She was formerly on the board for AGES and is a leading expert in laparoscopic surgery for endometriosis.

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About the Gynaecologist

Bio

Dr Acton is an AGES trained gynaecological surgeon with a special interest in endometriosis. She was formerly on the board for AGES and is a leading expert in laparoscopic surgery for endometriosis.

Specializations

She has specialist training and experience in advanced laparoscopic surgery for benign gynaecology. She also manages complex benign gynaecologic disorders and pre-invasive (pre-cancer or dysplastic) lesions of the female genital tract; this includes management of abnormal pap smears and colposcopy.

Personal Message

A gynecologist is a medical doctor specializing in the health of the female reproductive system. They deal with a wide range of issues, including menstruation, contraception, fertility, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), hormone disorders, and menopause.

Program Overview

Brief

A Surgeon Program, typically found in medical schools and specialized training hospitals, is designed to educate and train doctors to become surgeons.

key Benefits

  • Emergency Surgery: Surgeons perform life-saving procedures in emergencies, such as trauma surgeries and emergency appendectomies.
  • Elective Surgeries: Procedures like joint replacements and spinal surgeries can significantly improve mobility and reduce pain.
  • Chronic Disease Management: Surgeries like bariatric surgery for obesity can help manage and reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes and hypertension.
  • Research and Innovation: Surgeons often contribute to medical research, developing new techniques and technologies that improve patient outcomes.
  • Team-Based Care: Surgeons work with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care, from preoperative planning to postoperative recovery.
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Research & Funding

Summary of evidence-based care

Evidence-based care in surgery refers to the practice of making clinical decisions based on the best available, current, and valid research evidence. Surgeons use their clinical skills and past experiences to diagnose and treat patients. Decisions are based on the latest and most rigorous scientific research. This includes randomized controlled trials, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses.

Funding Sources

Surgeons can secure funding from a variety of sources for their research, clinical trials, and other professional activities. Here are some common funding sources:

  • National Institutes of Health (NIH): One of the largest sources of funding for medical research in the United States.
  • National Science Foundation (NSF): Provides funding for a wide range of scientific research, including medical and clinical studies.
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Offers grants for research related to public health and disease prevention.
  • Department of Defense (DoD): Provides funding for research related to trauma, surgery, and other medical areas relevant to military personnel.
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